Ghana’s Development Works to Get Affected by Loss of USAID

February 13, 2025

The country now lacks USD 156 million in its state budget. Ghana's President John Mahama has asked Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson to find ways to close the gap in funding left behind by the freeze of USAID programs. Ghana was dependent on USAID for carrying out its development programs.

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USAID supported the setting up of an advanced national surveillance system for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases and programs to make Ghanaian agricultural firms more competitive in regional and international markets.

Countries around the world are still reeling after the US administration’s crackdown on its largest development and humanitarian aid agency, USAID. The loss of US development aid has also been felt in Ghana.

The country now lacks USD 156 million in its state budget. Ghana’s President John Mahama has asked Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson to find ways to close the gap in funding left behind by the freeze of USAID programs. Ghana was dependent on USAID for carrying out its development programs.

USAID notably supported the creation of an advanced national surveillance system for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases and programs to make Ghanaian agricultural firms more competitive in regional and international markets.